START A BLOG IN 10 MINUTES

STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO ON HOW TO START A BLOG THE RIGHT WAY

What You'll Learn
How To…

  • Start a Self-Hosted Blog
  • Set Up Your Web Hosting Account
  • Get a Free Domain Name
  • Access the NEW Bluehost Control Panel
  • Install WordPress
  • Access Your WordPress Dashboard
  • Create a Powerful and Professional Digital Platform
START A BLOG IN 10 MINUTES

STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO ON HOW TO START A BLOG THE RIGHT WAY

What You'll Learn
How To…

  • Start a Self-Hosted Blog
  • Set Up Your Web Hosting Account
  • Get a Free Domain Name
  • Access Your Bluehost Control Panel
  • Install WordPress
  • Access Your WordPress Dashboard
  • Create a Powerful and Professional Digital Platform
Step-by-Step Guide
Turn your hobby into your profession and learn how to start your very own self-hosted WordPress blog in this step-by-step tutorial. This video will walk you through the entire process and show you how to set up your Bluehost web hosting account, domain name, and WordPress dashboard. After this tutorial you'll have a powerful and professional platform that can be transformed into a profitable digital business. Now let's get started!

Jump to a specific section by clicking on the links below:

Bluehost Web Hosting and Domain Name Setup
Install WordPress

Getting Started With Bluehost
Before diving into this guide, an important disclosure.
This page contains affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links or promo code, at no cost to you. Please understand that I have experience with all of these companies, and I recommend them because they are extremely helpful when starting a blog. Plus, by using my affiliate links, you are helping me keep this blog up and running…and for that, I thank you.
Step 1
bluehost webhosting sign up page

Click here → Bluehost (my affiliate link) and click on the “Choose Plan” button to take advantage of the exclusive offer for WordPress users.

Step 2
bluehost webhosting pricing page

Select a hosting plan that fits your needs.

Step 3
bluehost-tutorial-tutorial

Choose your free domain name or, if you already have a domain, just transfer it. Once you've set up your Bluehost account, watch this video on how to transfer your domain.

Step 4
bluehost-totrial-account-information

Enter your account info.

Step 5
bluehost-tutorial-package-information

Select your package. Quick tip: I highly recommend the Domain Privacy Protection add-on. It keeps your personal info safe and secure.

Step 6
bluehost-tutorial-billing-information

Enter your billing information, confirm and agree to terms of service, and click “Submit”.

Step 7
bluehost web hosting create password

Click “Create Your Password” to create your password.

Step 8
bluehost web hosting create password

Click “Suggest Password”, confirm and agree to terms of service, and click “Next”.

Install WordPress
Step 9
log in to bluehost web hosting

Click “Log In” to install WordPress.

Step 10
log in to bluehost web hosting

After the installation is all done, you may get a notification telling you that Bluehost is provisioning your WordPress installation on a temporary domain. That’s why your domain name might look a little weird. Don’t worry, it will update very soon.

Click the “Go to my Bluehost Account” link to get started.

Step 11
bluehost web hosting customer portal

This will bring you to the new and improved Bluehost customer portal. Click the “Log in to WordPress” button to access your WordPress dashboard.

Step 12
wordpress dashboard

Congratulations! You just installed your very own self-hosted WordPress blog! Click the “I don’t need help” link and move on to my next tutorial on how to set up a WordPress blog.

How-To Videos
Resources
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bluehost-webhosting-logo
Bloom Email Optin Plugin
Disclaimer
This page contains affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links or promo code, at no cost to you. Please understand that I have experience with all of these companies, and I recommend them because they are extremely helpful when starting a blog. Plus, by using my affiliate links, you are helping me keep this blog up and running…and for that, I thank you.

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